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Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals
Section B How are plants and animals connected with us
Reading 1a-1f
1
Lead-in
Think and share
What animals are important to our daily lives
animals
bee（蜜蜂）
honey
cow（奶牛）
milk
chicken（雞）
eggs and meat
dog（狗）
guard the house
horse（馬）
transportation
earthworm（蚯蚓）
improve soil quality
...
2
Pre-reading
Look at the title and the pictures below. Guess what the text is about.
1a
without /w a t/
prep. 沒有；缺乏
3
While-reading(Fast reading)
Read the text and underline the adjectives the writer uses to describe bees.
1b
hard-working
most important
most interesting
interesting
important
most amazing
3
While-reading(Careful reading)
Part 1. Read again and complete the mind map with the information from the text.
1b
Bees
●their greatest work: _____________________
●visit: ________________________________
●help:________________________________
●their number is: _____________________
● _______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
● _______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
importance
problem
interesting facts
pollination
50 to 100 flowers on one trip
plants grow
dropping
They work hard
together to make
their homes.
They create
honeycombs to
store honey.
They use a dance
to communicate
where and how
far away the
food is when they
find new food.
importance
/ m p tns/ n. 重要性
Imagine you go to the supermarket in your area, but there are almost no fruits, vegetables, honey, milk, eggs, or chocolate. How would you feel Disappointed Angry Sad At this moment you realize people, plants, and animals are all connected. We need each other to live, and bees are one of the best examples of this connection.
Part 2. Let’s learn!
Paragraph 1
connect /k nekt/ v. 關聯；連接
/k nekt d/ adj. 連接的；相關的
/k nek n/ n. 聯系；連接
be connected with / to
與……相連；與……有關聯
disappointed / d s p nt d/
adj. 失望的；沮喪的
/ m d n/
v. 想象；猜想
Bees are very hard-working animals, and their greatest work is pollination. On one trip, they often visit 50 to 100 flowers. As they fly from one flower to another, they take pollen with them. This action helps plants grow. In fact, without their work, about 80 per cent of the plants in the world cannot grow. For this reason, many scientists believe that bees are the most important animals on this planet.
Paragraph 2
/ p l ne n/ n. 授粉
as, 連詞，當......時候
pollen / p l n/ n. 花粉
/ k n/ n. 行動；行為
確切地說；實際上
/p sent/ (= percent)
n. 百分之…… adj. & adv. 每一百中
出于這個原因
/ pl n t/ n. 行星
Bees are also one of the most interesting animals in the world. For example, they work hard together to make their homes. In order to store honey, they create honeycombs. Another interesting thing about bees is how they communicate. When a bee finds new food, it uses a dance to tell the others where and how far away the food is.
Paragraph 3
為了；以便
/st (r)/ v. 貯存；存儲
n. 百貨商店；商店
/ h nik m/ n. 蜂巢
/k mju n ke t/v. 交流；溝通
Bees play an important part in the ecosystem of our planet. However, the number of bees is dropping, and scientists are worried. They need our help, and there is a lot we can do. Think about what you can do to protect one of the most amazing animals on earth.
Paragraph 4
play a part (in sth)參與某事
/ i k s st m/ n. 生態系統
/pr tekt/ v. 保護；防護
4
Post-reading
Part 1. Discuss the questions.
1b
1. Can you give another title for the text
The Vital Role of Bees in Our World
Bees: Essential to Life on Earth
Why Bees Matter to Us
...
Question 1
title / ta tl/
n. 標題；題目；名稱
Question 2
2. What other interesting facts do you know about bees
Bees have five eyes. They have two large compound eyes on the sides of their head and three small simple eyes (ocelli) on the top of their head, which help them detect light and navigate.
Different types of bees have different lifespans. For example, worker bees usually live for a few weeks during the busy summer months, while the queen bee can live for several years.
Bees can recognize human faces. They use their visual and olfactory senses to distinguish different human features.
Question 3
3. What do you know about the connection between humans and other insects, such as ants and butterflies
Food source: Ants can be both beneficial and harmful to humans. Some ants help control pests in gardens by preying on small insects, which indirectly benefits human agriculture and horticulture. On the other hand, some ants can damage crops or invade homes in search of food, causing inconvenience to humans.
Ecosystem balance: They play a role in soil aeration as they dig tunnels, which helps improve soil structure and allows plant roots to grow better. This is beneficial for human-related plant cultivation.
Ants
human / hju m n/ n. 人
adj. 人的；人類的
ant / nt/ n. 螞蟻
Question 3
3. What do you know about the connection between humans and other insects, such as ants and butterflies
Pollination: Like bees, butterflies are important pollinators. They transfer pollen from one flower to another while feeding on nectar, which helps plants reproduce. This is crucial for the growth of many plants that humans rely on for food, medicine, and ornamental purposes.
Indicator species: Their presence or absence can indicate the health of an ecosystem. A decline in butterfly populations may signal environmental problems such as pollution or habitat loss, which also ultimately affects human-living environments.
butterflies
Part 2. Imagine you are the writer. Write one more paragraph about bees and add it to the text.
1e
There are many ways we can do. First, we can plant bee-friendly flowers and plants in our gardens or balconies. These provide bees with nectar and pollen. Second, avoid using pesticides as they can harm bees. Instead, try natural pest-control methods. Finally, spread the word! Let more people know the importance of bees and encourage them to join in protection efforts.
For example
solution
Part 2. How do you understand the connection between people, plants, and animals Think of some examples and then share them with a partner.
1f
A: We all know people and nature are connected. But can you give me an
example of how they are connected
B: Sure. I visited a small town in Guangdong once. There are many large trees
in the town. They are home to many birds. A lot of tourists come to see
the trees and the birds …
be home to sb / sth 有……棲息；
是……的家鄉
For example
A: We all know people and nature are connected. But can you give me an
example of how they are connected
B: Sure. In my hometown, there's a big lake. The lake is home to lots of fish. The
plants around the lake provide oxygen and food for the fish. People go fishing
there. Also, we get fresh air from the plants. So, people, plants, and animals all
rely on each other.
Language Points!
1. At this moment you realize people, plants, and animals are all connected. 在這一刻，你意識到人、植物和動物都是相互關聯的。
(1) connect /k nekt/ v. 關聯；連接
(2) connected /k nekt d/ adj. 連接的；相關的
(3) be connected with / to 與……相連；與……有關聯
connect A with/to B 把 A 與 B 連接起來；使 A 和 B 有聯系
例如：The man was connected with the theft. 這個人與這起盜竊案有關。
We should connect theory with practice. 我們應該把理論和實踐聯系起來。
(4) connection /k nek n/ n. 聯系；連接
Language Points!
2. As they fly from one flower to another, they take pollen with them. 當它們從一朵花飛到另一朵花時，會隨身攜帶花粉。
as是連詞，引導時間狀語從句，表示 “當…… 時；隨著”，強調主從句動作同時發生。
【拓展】as的其他意思
(1) 作為（介詞）表示 “以…… 身份；當作”，后接名詞或代詞。
例句：
She works as a teacher. 她作為一名教師工作。
I treat him as my best friend. 我把他當作我最好的朋友。
Language Points!
(2) 因為；由于（連詞），引導原因狀語從句，相當于 because，但語氣較弱，常用于口語。
例句：We stayed at home as it was raining. 因為下雨，我們待在家里。
As he was ill, he couldn’t go to school. 由于他生病了，不能去上學。
(3) 盡管；雖然（連詞，引導讓步狀語從句，需倒裝）
表示 “雖然”，但從句需將表語、狀語或動詞原形提前至句首，主句不變。
例句：
Young as he is, he knows a lot. 盡管他年輕，卻知道很多。
Hard as they tried, they failed. 盡管他們努力了，還是失敗了。
Language Points!
3. For this reason, many scientists believe that bees are the most important animals on this planet. 因此，許多科學家認為蜜蜂是這個星球上最重要的動物。
Think about what you can do to protect one of the most amazing animals on earth.
想想你能做些什么來保護地球上最神奇的動物之一。
賓語從句：that bees are the most important animals on this planet
賓語從句：what you can do to protect…
注意：
賓語從句用陳述句語序，即 “主語 + 謂語 + 其他”。
Exercise-根據句意和漢語提示完成句子
1. Bees help plants grow through __________ (授粉).
2. Ants play an important role in the __________ (生態系統).
3. We should __________ (保護) animals on the planet.
4. __________ (想象) what the world would be like without plants!.
5. Bees use honeycombs to ____________ (儲存) honey.
pollination
ecosystem
protect
Imagine
store

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